Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen PC Bhardwaj launched a pilot project of Rail e-ticketing for the Armed Forces, here today. The project, being implemented by the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), will initially be available at 20 locations spread across the country. Armed Forces personnel will now have the convenience...
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Cabinet approves revision of pay scales of faculty of Autonomous Medical Education Institutions
The Cabinet has approved enhanced Pay Scales of Faculty of Autonomous Institutions of Medical Education under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. As for RIMS, Imphal and LGBRIHM, Tezpur these two institutions were taken over by the Ministry in the...
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Reservation in autonomous bodies,institutions etc
No.360111612009-Estt.(Res.)Government of lndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionsDepartment of Personnel and TrainingNorth Block,New Delhi-110001Dated the 23rd December, 2009.OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject:-Reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs in autonomous bodiesl institutions etc.The undersigned is directed to say that instructions were issued vide Ministry of Home Affairs' O.M. No. 39/40/74-SCT...
Thursday, December 24, 2009
IISERs demand statutory status
Directors of Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) today demanded enactment of a legislation in Parliament to make these statutory bodies, thereby recognising their degrees. During their first meeting with Human Resource...
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Abolishing FBT transfers the Tax burden on Employees
The government had announced in Budget 2009-10 that Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) on perks provided by employers would be abolished but its impact is going to kick in from next month with the Central Board of Direct Taxes issuing a notification on Friday which transfers the tax burden on the employee. ...
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Salient features of ‘Yuva Trains’ finalized
The Ministry of Railways has finalized the salient features of the first ever ‘Yuva Trains’ which are targeted mainly for the unemployed youths of the country. These new class of trains are to be introduced soon. Initially two separate weekly trains will be introduced as a pilot service between...
Grade Pay Rs.4600 to Assistants Belonging to Central Secretariat Service.
Department of Personnel and Training (DOP&T) issued an order regarding extending the pay structure of Grade pay of Rs.4600 in the Pay Band-2 to Assistants Belonging to Central Secretariat Service with effect from 1.1.2006 .To view the Order CLICK H...
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Corporal Punishment in Schools
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has registered 27,50 and 31 cases of corporal punishment in school during 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 (till date) respectively and has also taken suo-moto cognizance of 10 such incidents since January, 2009.
...
Special Postal arrangements for season’s greetings
Delhi Postal Circle has made special arrangements for the disposal of greetings on the occasions of Christmas and New Year. The following 34 post offices and 2 railway mail services at Delhi Railway Station and New Delhi Railway Station have been marked as collection centres for season’s greetings...
Corporal Punishment in Schools
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has registered 27,50 and 31 cases of corporal punishment in school during 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 (till date) respectively and has also taken suo-moto cognizance of 10 such incidents since January, 2009. ...
Friday, December 18, 2009
Efforts to retain best talent in Government health sector
As per information available, number of doctors in various hospitals/medical institutions, who resigned during the last three years and current year is indicated at Annexure. These doctors either sought voluntary retirement or resigned on personal grounds. In order to retain the best...
Efforts to retain best talent in Government health sector
As per information available, number of doctors in various hospitals/medical institutions, who resigned during the last three years and current year is indicated at Annexure. These doctors either sought voluntary retirement or resigned on personal grounds.
In...
Features of 3G Technology
3G technology supports increased data communication. They allow high speed data transfer of at least 144kbps, mobile Internet access, entertainment, and triple-play converged communications services which are not possible in 2G systems. BSNL and MTNL are the operators who...
Features of 3G Technology
3G technology supports increased data communication. They allow high speed data transfer of at least 144kbps, mobile Internet access, entertainment, and triple-play converged communications services which are not possible in 2G systems.
BSNL and MTNL are the...
Decision to introduce Civil Services Bill pending
The Government has drafted a Civil Services Bill, which envisages to provide a statutory basis for the regulation of the Civil Services in India, to regulate the appointment and conditions of the service of Civil Servants, to lay down the fundamental values of Civil Services, the Civil Services Code of Ethics,...
Decision to introduce Civil Services Bill pending
The Government has drafted a Civil Services Bill, which envisages to provide a statutory basis for the regulation of the Civil Services in India, to regulate the appointment and conditions of the service of Civil Servants, to lay down the fundamental values of Civil Services, the Civil Services Code of Ethics,...
Functioning of RTI set up
An independent study, on the basis of a sample survey has pointed out that 12% of the women and 26% of men were aware of RTI Act. The study has also pointed out that more than 75% of the citizens were dissatisfied with the quality of information provided to them. The information in this regard is, however, not centrally maintained. A Budget Estimate of Rs. 14.16 crore has been made under the Centrally...
Functioning of RTI set up
An independent study, on the basis of a sample survey has Pointed out that 12% of the women and 26% of men were aware of RTI Act. The study has also pointed out that more than 75% of the citizens were dissatisfied with the quality of information provided to them. The information in this regard is, however, not centrally maintained.
...
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
National Anomaly Committee Meeting and decisions.
The first meeting of the National Anomaly Committee was held on 12th December, 2009. Secretary (Personnel) chaired the meeting. On behalf of the Confederation, Com. S.K. Vyas, President and Com. K.K.N. Kutty Secretary General attended and participated in the discussion. In the opening remark, Com. Umraomal Purohit drew the attention...
Amendment of Service Rules
No. AB.14017/61/2008-Estt. (RR)/Pt.Government of IndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionsDepartment of Personnel and TrainingNew DelhiDated 15 th December2, 009OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject:- Sixth Central Pay Commission's recommendations -amendment of Service Rules - regarding This Department in OM No.AB14017/61/2008-Estt(RR)...
Amendment of Service Rules
No. AB.14017/61/2008-Estt. (RR)/Pt.
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
New Delhi
Dated 15 th December2, 009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Sixth Central Pay Commission's recommendations -amendment of Service Rules - regarding
This Department in OM No.AB14017/61/2008-Estt(RR)...
Review of Scheme for Compassionate Appointmen
F.No 14014/2/2009-Estt(D)Government of lndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionsDepartment of Personnel 8 TrainingNew Delhi, dated the 11 December, 2009OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Review of Scheme for Compassionate Appointment in the light of the 6th Pay Commission recommendations. The modification of the existing Scheme for Compassionate...
Review of Scheme for Compassionate Appointment
F.No 14014/2/2009-Estt(D)
Government of lndia
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel 8 Training
New Delhi, dated the 11 December, 2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Review of Scheme for Compassionate Appointment in the light of the 6th Pay Commission recommendations.
The modification of the existing Scheme...
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Returning awards and medals In protest against non-acceptance of their demand of One Rank One Pension
In protest against non-acceptance of their demand of One Rank One Pension, some of the ex-servicemen surrendered their medals. Nine cardboard boxes full of medals have been received.
A Committee was set up under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary...
Speed Post Services
The Department of posts has introduced One India One Rate of Rs.25/- per article in respect of Speed Post articles weighing upto 50 gms, which includes service tax and education cess with effect from June 11, 2007. The rate for local Speed Post article weighing upto 50gms, however, is Rs.12/-...
Insurance Firms to pay for pillion riders too
Families of pillion riders of two-wheelers and car passengers who die in road accidents will now be eligible for monetary compensation from insurance companies, thanks to the Delhi High Court. There is only one caveat: the vehicle must be insured. ...
Monday, December 14, 2009
Returning awards and medals In protest against non-acceptance of their demand of One Rank One Pension
In protest against non-acceptance of their demand of One Rank One Pension, some of the ex-servicemen surrendered their medals. Nine cardboard boxes full of medals have been received. A Committee was set up under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary...
Speed Post Services
The Department of posts has introduced One India One Rate of Rs.25/- per article in respect of Speed Post articles weighing upto 50 gms, which includes service tax and education cess with effect from June 11, 2007. The rate for local Speed Post article weighing...
Harassment of Subscribers
The subscribers in the lifetime validity plans are entitled to incoming free calls subject to terms and conditions as conveyed at the time of their enrolment of such plans. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has prescribed regulatory guidelines to bring clarity...
Harassment of Subscribers
The subscribers in the lifetime validity plans are entitled to incoming free calls subject to terms and conditions as conveyed at the time of their enrolment of such plans.
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has prescribed regulatory guidelines...
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Delhi University approves appointment, promotion of teachers
The Executive Council of Delhi University today approved the recent appointment and promotion of teachers in its emergency meeting here.The committee members met for around half-an-hour discussed only one agenda as it was an emergency meeting, sources in the committee told PTI.During the meeting, the members approved the recent appointment 50 teachers and promotion of some teachers by the university.The...
Friday, December 11, 2009
Grant of full pension to Govt servants who retired on or after 01-01-2006 as per 6th CPC recommendation
DOP&T issued an order(O.M.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A)dated 10.12.2009) on Implimentation of govt decision on the recommendations of the sixth CPC regarding revision of pension of pensioners /family pensioners etc -Grant of full pension to govt servants who retired on or after 01-01-2006In accordance with para 5.2 and 5.3 of the O.M.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 2-9-2008, once a govt servant becomes...
Issue of Passports -PVR to be sent within 21 days.
The Ministry of External Affairs had requested the State police authorities to send police verification reports (PVRs) in respect of passport applications within 21 days. The majority of PVRs are not received in 21 days.
The Passport Offices...
Issue of Passports -PVR to be sent within 21 days
The Ministry of External Affairs had requested the State police authorities to send police verification reports (PVRs) in respect of passport applications within 21 days. The majority of PVRs are not received in 21 days. The Passport Offices regularly remain in touch with the district police authorities to expedite PVRs. The Ministry has also requested concerned State Governments to expedite...
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Ex-Servicemen Recuritment in PSUs
As per the instructions issued by the Government, the reservation for ex-servicemen and dependents of those killed in action in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) is 14.5% in Group ‘C’ and 24.5% in Group ‘D’. The Government has further advised the CPSEs to identify the posts where ex-servicemen could...
Ex-Servicemen Recuritment in PSUs
As per the instructions issued by the Government, the reservation for ex-servicemen and dependents of those killed in action in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) is 14.5% in Group ‘C’ and 24.5% in Group ‘D’. The Government has further advised the CPSEs to identify the posts where ex-servicemen could be appointed. A comprehensive list of those posts, together with their pay scales and qualitative...
Revision of the proforma for sending dereservation proposals
No. 3602012/2007-Estt(Res)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
New Delhi, Dated the 7Ih December 2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject :- Revision of the proforma for sending dereservation proposals.
The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Department's OM. No. 3601...
Revision of the proforma for sending dereservation proposals
No. 3602012/2007-Estt(Res)Government of IndiaMinistry of Personnel, P.G. & PensionsDepartment of Personnel & TrainingNew Delhi, Dated the 7Ih December 2009OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject :- Revision of the proforma for sending dereservation proposals. The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Department's OM. No. 3601 1120179-Estt(SCT) dated 2.11.1979 whereby proformae for sending proposals...
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
CSIR completes first ever Human Genome Sequencing in India
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has achieved completion of first ever Human Genome Sequencing in India. Scientist of CSIR at the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), Delhi have sequenced the Human Genome of an anonymous healthy Indian citizen.Addressing a press conference held here today Union Minister Shri. Prithviraj Chavan said that this feat is unique...
Monday, December 7, 2009
Grant of advance increments to Stenographers in Subordinate Offices
No. 18/44/88-Estt.(Pay) IDepartpent of Personnel & TrainingEstt. (Pay I) SectionNew Delhi. the7th Dec.. 2009.OFFICE MEMORANDUMSUBJECT: Grant of advance increments to Stenographers in Subordinate Offices for acquiring higher speed in short-hand - Acceptance of Award of BOA -regarding.In accordance with the provisions contained in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) O.M.No.7(31)E-Ill(A)/75,...
Advance increments to Stenographers in Subordinate Offices
No. 18/44/88-Estt.(Pay) I
Departpent of Personnel & Training
Estt. (Pay I) Section
New Delhi. the7th Dec.. 2009.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: Grant of advance increments to Stenographers in Subordinate Offices for acquiring higher speed in short-hand - Acceptance of Award of BOA -regarding.
In accordance with the provisions contained in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) O.M.No.7(31)E-Ill(A)/75,...
AI proposes cut in expat pilots' wages
Under pressure from its pilot unions, Air India is understood to have proposed a 10 per cent cut in the salaries of about 150 expat pilots currently on its rolls."The managment has proposed a 10 per cent reduction in the salaries of the expat pilots," sources familiar with the development said, weeks after the pilots unions demanded compatibility between their pay package and that of foreign pilots.In...
Friday, December 4, 2009
AMENDMENT OF CCS LEAVE RULES-NOTIFICATION
[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, PART II, SECTION-3, SUB-SECTION (i)]Government of IndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions(Department of Personnel and Training)NOTIFICATIONNew Delhi, the, 1st December, 2009.GSR… In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 read with clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller...
AMENDMENTS OF CCS LEAVE RULES-NOTIFICATION
[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, PART II, SECTION-3, SUB-SECTION (i)]Government of IndiaMinistry of Personnel,Public Grievances and Pensions(Department of Personnel and Training)NOTIFICATIONNew Delhi, the, 1st December, 2009.GSR… In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 read with clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller...
LTC-Travel by tour packages operated by IRCTC
NO. 3101 11612002-Estt.(A)Government of lndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions(Department of Personnel and Training)North Block,New Delhi,Dated the 2nd December. 2009.OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject : LTC to Central Government Employees -Travel by tour packages operated by IRCTC.The undersigned is directed to refer to DOP&T O.M. of even number dated 14.3.08, allowing tours by road...
LTC-Travel by tour packages operated by IRCTC.
NO. 3101 11612002-Estt.(A)
Government of lndia
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
North Block,
New Delhi,
Dated the 2nd December. 2009.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : LTC to Central Government Employees -Travel by tour packages operated by IRCTC.
The undersigned is directed to refer to DOP&T O.M. of even number dated 14.3.08, allowing...
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Navy to Raise Seperate Force to Monitor Coastal Areas
In the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai attack, a separate force would be raised to monitor coastal areas, a top Naval officer said ."There will be a separate force, Sagar Prahari Bal, for the purpose of increasing vigil in coastal areas of the country, starting from Gujarat to West Bengal," Naval officer-in-charge (West Bengal) Commodore Chandra Sekhar Azad told a press conference.The force will constitute...
BSF gets patent for IED jammer technology
The Border Security Force has bagged a patent for its 'Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Jammer', the first paramilitary force in the country to be granted the unique distinction.The country's Controller General of Patent had recently accorded the patent to the jammer device, which was built by the Research and Development Cell of the Communication and IT Directorate of the BSF.The device...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Cell users without authorised handsets see services go dead
Millions of mobile subscribers owning handsets without unique identity numbers today saw services discontinued by operators after the government banned use of such phones for security reasons.Leading operators Airtel, Vodafone and others confirmed that they have started disconnecting phones without unique identity numbers.Vodafone Essar Director T V Ramachandran said, "We are disconnecting all those...
Armed Forces Tribunal
The Government has issued notification for setting up the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) with effect from August 10, 2009, for the adjudication or trial of disputes and complaints with respect to the service matters and also to provide for appeals arising out of verdicts of the Courts Martial in respect of personnel of the Armed Forces. 774 cases have been transferred from High Courts to AFT...
Increase in Minimum Wages
In order to protect the minimum wages against inflation, the Central Government and most of the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations have adopted the system of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), revised twice a year effective from 1st April and 1st October on the basis of increase in Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers.Under the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948,...
Revival package for BSNL/ MTNL
BSNL and MTNL are strongly competing with private telecom operators continuously. However, due to intense competition and entry of new operators with aggressive tariff plans BSNL and MTNL are losing market share.To strengthen the financial health of BSNL and MTNL, the following initiatives have been taken:-- Augmentation of capacity to enhance the network coverage and to remove the congestion.- Expanding...
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